Consequently, the medical device industry has prioritized the creation of support mechanisms that simplify these processes. Modern needle aids utilize ergonomic structures to ensure that needles enter ...
SALT LAKE CITY, March 16, 2015 - When a salmonella bacterium attacks a cell, it uses a nanoscopic needle to inject it with proteins to aid the infection. If the needle is too short, the cell won't be ...
Biologists report how a disposable molecular ruler or tape measure determines the length of needles bacteria use to infect cells. The findings have potential applications for new antibiotics and ...